Aerobic gram negative rod
Humans/animals are the reservoir (i.e. reptiles - turtles/lizards, transovarial transmission in chickens-> eggs).
Fecal-oral transmission or ingestion of contaminated water/food.
Food-borne illness
Infectious colitis
Intra-abdominal abscess
Bacteremia and endovascular infection (endocarditis, infected atherosclerotic plaque/aneurysm)
Food handlers require proof of clearance prior to returning to work.